Mexican Hot Dogs

5 from 4 votes

The Viral Mexican Hot Dogs that are going around TikTok are nothing less than DIVINE. The hot dogs get thrown in a pan with jalapeños, tomatoes, and onions.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: hot dog, hot dog recipe, mexican hot dog, mexican hot dogs, street food, tik tok viral, viral food trend

Servings: hot dogs

Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

4 hot dog buns (I used Brioche)
4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup avocado oil add more if needed
4 hot dogs
2 tomatoes quartered
2 jalapeños seeded and sliced
1 large onion sliced
grated cheese optional

Instructions

Butter each hot dog bun on all sides and set aside.
Heat up a pan on the stove on medium-high heat.
Add in the oil and let it get hot. Make a shallow slit in the middle of each hot dog with a knife.
Once the oil shimmers, add in the quartered tomatoes, hot dogs, sliced and seeded jalapeños and sliced onions.
Cook the veggies with the hot dogs, stirring, until the veggies are all caramelized. If the pan starts to burn, add in a splash of water to deglaze it.
When the veggies and hot dogs are golden in color, take them out of the pan and set aside.
Now, take the buttered buns and add them to the pan, making sure to turn them so that they get toasted on each side.
Add a hot dog to each bun along with the caramelized veggies. Top with cheese, if using, and enjoy!

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Notes

Toppings: Add sliced avocado or guacamole for creaminess and healthy fats. A sweet and spicy mango salsa is a refreshing twist on traditional toppings. Fresh pico de gallo adds vibrant color and flavor. Add grilled corn kernels to the mix for sweetness and char.
Pepper alternatives: If jalapeños aren't enough, kick things up with habaneros or your favorite hot sauce. For less heat, use poblano peppers instead of jalapeños, or remove the seeds from the jalapeños.
Condiments: Add refreshing condiments like sour cream or relish.

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